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QUOTE (striker @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 10:55 AM) I think we need another #1 or #2 starter, unless we go to a 6 man rotation. None of Floyd, Quintana, Liriano, Peavy, Humber and Sale have fatigue and injury written all over them. I also think we have a small window of opportunity to win. Pierzynski and Peavy are free agents. Floyd and Youkilis have options.

I think we need another #1 or #2 starter, unless we go to a 6 man rotation. None of Floyd, Quintana, Liriano, Peavy, Humber and Sale have fatigue and injury written all over them.

Well, I screwed this up. Can the mods make the options multi?

I'm going with Hector Santiago, Brian Bruney and Nate Jones. Santiago being the long man/spot starter.

@FarrellBall Hearing Nadir Mohamed pulled the plug on the Floyd deal as ownership wasn't willing to spend anymore money on payroll.. #Jays #FarrellBall

The problem I see with BA, Baseball Prospectus, Baseball Intellect, etc. rating prospects is it's all opinion based. What the "experts" think. This list is what the "expert" Phil Rogers thinks. It's no different then CNN or FoxNews "analysts". These are people that know a little bit more than us. What is lacking are measures. I use 2005 as just a base point, you could use any date. Draft Capabilities 1. Of all the White Sox draft picks since 2005, how many are on major league rosters right now. 2. What is the total WAR of all of the White Sox draft picks since 2005. Minor League Depth 1. Of all the players that played for the White Sox minor league affiliates, how many are on major league rosters right now. 2. Of all the players that came through the White Sox minor league system, what is their total WAR. Major League Team Contribution 1. Of the White Sox roster, what percentage was drafted by the White Sox (Sale, Beckham, Morel, Reed, etc.) 2. Of the White Sox roster, what percentage were signed as minor league free agents (Humber) 3. Of the White Sox roster, what percentage were international free agents (Ramirez, Viciedo) 4. What were the total WAR for 1,2,3 These are measure that help you tell how successful a team drafts, scouts and produces talent. I still enjoy reading the "experts" opinions but they are exactly that, opinions. I prefer facts to measure performance.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prosp...12/2612801.html

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Jan 10, 2012 -> 10:16 AM) I've never been sold on DeAza being a starting OF either, but I believe the way he played last year he at least deserves a shot. I also believe that KW is gonna make a legit run at Cespedes. In either case we do have Lillibridge who is a more than adequate 4th outfielder. I think we have enough arms in the minors to fill out the bullpen, but I imagine KW will throw out a couple minor league deals to some older relievers at the end of the road hoping they can find a little magic. No specific names come to mind, but that's the kind of thing he likes to do. I'd rather take my chances with De Aza then sign Cespedes. With Rios, Peavy and Dunn unable to earn their money, the White Sox can risk spending money on Cespedes. IMO

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jan 10, 2012 -> 08:42 AM) Waiting on Darvish would be a mistake. If the Rangers can't get him signed, that just means another possible suitor for Floyd. Most likely, they are still in the running for Garza and won't turn to Floyd or other options until that gets settled. Unfortunately for KW, Garza is probably hindering his ability to move Floyd. Hopefully Epstein hurries the f*** up. Not to mention Oswalt, Kudora and Jackson are all still unsigned.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 10, 2012 -> 07:36 AM) Sigh. If this is gonna happen then AA better get his act together and pull the trigger before the Sox do somethig else with the guy he'd like. Maybe AA is waiting on some other dominoes to fall, which in turn are waiting on other dominoes: Darvish (TEX), Fielder (TOR/WAS/TEX), Garza (TEX/TOR/DET).

@farrellball My source says Floyd to Jays will still happen

Per MLBTR, Blue Jays designate Mark Teahen

@FarrellBall #Breaking: Gavin Floyd has been traded to the #Jays. Specifics and press conference time will be announced soon.. #FarrellBall

With twitter being the new source of info, this will come in handy to know when things heat up. http://trendistic.indextank.com/gavin-floyd

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Jan 5, 2012 -> 04:43 PM) At the time of draft everyone was salivating over him, IIRC. I read somewhere that's he's been learning a cutter and that has lead to his drop in stock. The writer suggested that if he dropped his cutter he'd rebound.

QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Jan 5, 2012 -> 04:37 PM) Stupid question...related to Doug Drabek? His son

@FarrellBall (1/3/2012) Source: #Jays seem to be pushing harder for Gavin Floyd over the last 48 hours.. McGuire seems to be the centerpiece to a potential trade. @FarrellBall (1/1/2012) Source: The #Jays have strong interest in SP Gavin Floyd from the #WhiteSox.. Rumblings of McGuire or Wojciechowski...

QUOTE (flavum @ Dec 28, 2011 -> 04:00 PM) 100 days until Peavy beats Darvish. 1 month until Soxfest About 6 weeks until Pitchers/Catches report

QUOTE (chw42 @ Dec 21, 2011 -> 07:38 PM) Don't you guys think it's a little bit suspicious that Danks is settling for only like $13 million per when he could get $15 million per next off-season? It could be 65going guaranteed. So the 5thoffice year could be a 18m option with a 3m buyout. Making it 4a yrs 62m, which is 15.5 per year. Which is 7mto more in 2012the than what he'd make in arbitration.

What does everyone thing of Michael Bowden from the Red Sox as a starting pitching candidate? Sounds like a KW target, being a former first round draft pick that lost hype. He has 4 solid pitches according to this scouting report http://soxprospects.com/players/bowden-michael.htm I'm thinking we could get him and a lower level prospect for Quentin or Bowden could be part of a Danks/Floyd package. Thoughts?

The most interesting ones to me are Medlen and Surkamp. If you could find 2 2.5-3WAR pitchers out of that group then your rotation becomes inexpensive enough to sign/trade for 1 or 2 studs to head the rotation. I see no problem with stocking up with #3-#5 starter prospects. If you get 4 of them and 2 of them pan out as starters then I think you've made progress. The challenge will be finding your #1 and #2 starters.

Medlen http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_...79&c_id=mlb Hoover Hembree

Peacock Video: http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&a...7eY6N0Dc_gWk7CA http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_...51&c_id=mlb Surkamp http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_...03&c_id=mlb

Anyone read the ESPN insider trade suggestions for the Sox?